Menstrual cycle Flashcards

1
Q

What is the menstrual cycle controlled by

A

GnRH from hypothalamus
FSH/LF from ant. pituitary
estrogen ,testosterone, progesterone

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2
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What are the main types of contraception

A

Long acting reversible contraceptives

short acting hormonal methods

Barrier method

emergency contraception

sterilization

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3
Q

What are examples of long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs)

A

IUD
Rods
*implantables

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4
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What are examples of short-acting hormonal methods

A

Medications
vaginal rings
injectibles
patches

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5
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What are examples of barrier methods of contraception

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condoms (male and female)
spermicide
cervical cap
diaphragm
contraceptive sponge

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6
Q

What are examples of emergency contraceptives

A

Copper IUD
Plan B

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7
Q

What is natural family planning

A

no hormones, devices, or procedures involved

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8
Q

What is contraception made up of

A

Either estrogen + progesterone
or
Progesterone alone

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9
Q

What are non-hormonal contraceptives

A

Copper IUD
Diaphragm
Cervical cap

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10
Q

What are the side effects of estrogen

A

Nausea
headache
elevated BP
wt gain
VTE risk
dyslipidemia

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11
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What are side effects of progesterone

A

hirsutism
acne
menstrual irregularities
spotting
wt. gain
changes in BMD

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12
Q

What are some contraindications for estrogen containing contraception

A

history of VTE / hypercoaguable
Smokers >35
hx of breast cancer
abnormal vaginal bleeding
<30days PP
breast feeding
stoke hx
migraines

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13
Q

How long do copper IUDs last

A

12 years

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14
Q

How long do hormonal IUDs last

A

3-5 years

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15
Q

What are the side effects of copper IUDs

A

heavier menstruation
cramping

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16
Q

What are the side effects of hormonal IUD

A

light to no menstruation
reduced cramping

17
Q

How long to nexplanon/implanon last

A

3-5 years

18
Q

What are the side effects of nexplanon

A

Pain with insertion
site reactions

19
Q

How long does it take for fertility to return with depo shots

A

12-18 months

20
Q

What are some side effects of depo

A

weight gain
decreased libido
irregular menstruation
decreased BMD

21
Q

What are contraindications for patch contraception

A

VTE
HTN
MI
Stroke
DM
liver disease
breast cancer
HCV

22
Q

How quickly do contraception patches need to be changed

A

weekly

23
Q

What is the difference in all the oral contraceptives

A

Can be monophonic, biphasic, triphasic

*effects the dose of hormones throughout the month
-can be high or low estrogen

24
Q

what hormone is used with emergency contraception

A

progestin R modulator to prevent ovulation

*needs to be taken within 3 days